About MONL

History
Benefits of Membership
Board
Vision, Mission and Values

History

The Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders was established in 1979 to provide its members with educational and networking opportunities designed to encourage the advancement of effective leadership in nursing. Membership is open to all registered nurses in Missouri who are in leadership positions.  MONL is a personal membership group of the Missouri Hospital Association and an affiliated local group of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. MONL was formerly known as Missouri Organization of Nurse Executives (MONE) and Missouri Council of Nurse Managers (MCNM).

Benefits of Membership

• networking and sharing of best practices
• educational programs with nursing contact hours
• monthly newsletter with regulatory and legislative updates
• affiliation and advocacy for nurse executive issues within MHA
• representation on AONE's affiliated groups
• representation on various Missouri State boards and task forces
• strategic relationships with specialty organizations
• representation in the Missouri Nursing Coalition
• statewide grassroots advocacy

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

• Shape the future of healthcare in Missouri through innovative nursing leadership

Mission

• have a continuous commitment to being a supportive, networking resource
• form strategic relations and partnerships to influence healthcare policy, regulation and legislation
• promote the role of nurses in leadership positions through education, mentoring, leadership and career development, collaboration, and recognition
• engage and energize individuals to use innovative and creative strategies

Values

• Commitment to members
• Advocacy of the professional nurse
• Promotion of dedication and pride
• Risk taking to achieve goals
• Accountability
• Embracing diversity
• Professional and personal courage
• Passion for excellence
• Mentoring of colleagues
• Evidence based practice

Featured Topics  

MLN "Nurse Managers/Directors Essential Tools: Basics and Beyond"

Are you a new nurse manager or an aspiring one? The Sixth Annual Nurse Managers/Directors Essential Tools: Basics and Beyond Conference has been developed to provide you with the leadership and business skills to help you motivate your staff into action and to achieve the goals of your facility. This two-day Conference, June 12-13, 2008, at Truman Hotel, Jefferson City, will include dynamic sessions focusing on issues that are most important to you * regulations, HR issues, budgeting, recruitment, and leadership...to name a few.

This Conference is geared for the new nurse manager/director; however, experienced managers/directors may find benefit in honing their leadership skills and keeping abreast of vital issues impacting nurse managers.

MONL as a cosponsor is hosting  a networking reception on June 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Glenwood Room.  For more information or to register see attached brochure, visit the MLN website at or contact Lori Bonnot at 573-635-5355.